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Old 13 June 2009, 04:37 PM
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hi all,
i have a classic cdb with forged pistons and rods but it has piston slap, is this normal and if it is will it damage the cylinders to the point of a rebore?
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Old 13 June 2009, 05:20 PM
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piston slap is normal for a forged rebuild so long as it goes when warm.
many impreza have pistonslap with the normal oe pistons anyway.
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good good, yes it goes away after about 15/20 seconds, would it damage the cylinders to the point of a rebore though? cheers phil.
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Your unliikely to see any damage, maybe some damage to the ears. But in general its ok.
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ok thanks a mill.
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